JBL AM5215/26 Two-way Full Range Loudspeaker

The JBL AM5215/26 is a workhorse two-way system engineered for consistent, controlled coverage in mid-to-large venue applications. Its trapezoid cabinet design and rotatable waveguide make setup flexible across various room configurations, while the heavily braced multiply birch construction ensures solid, artifact-free sound under sustained operation.

Audio Performance & Coverage

This system delivers 98 dB SPL sensitivity (1W @ 1m, passive mode) with maximum output reaching 125 dB-SPL continuous average in bi-amp mode for the low-frequency section and 129 dB-SPL for the high-frequency driver. The 15" differential drive low-frequency transducer paired with a 1.5" compression driver produces a frequency response of ±3 dB from 41 Hz to 18 kHz, while the Progressive Transition waveguide with 120° x 60° coverage pattern maintains consistent response across the listening area.

Live Reliability & Construction

The cabinet employs a multiply birch enclosure with DuraFlex finish and extensive internal bracing to minimize resonance and coloration. Fifteen M10 threaded attachment points allow secure rigging and stacking for dependable touring and venue deployment, while the 14-gauge steel grille with acoustically transparent foam lining protects the drivers without compromising acoustic transparency.

Key Features

15" (380 mm) low-frequency driver with Differential Drive, dual voice coil, and dual magnetic gap
1.5" (38 mm) compression driver (2408H-1) with 1.5" exit
Frequency range (-10 dB): 35 Hz – 20 kHz
Frequency response (±3 dB): 41 Hz – 18 kHz
System sensitivity: 98 dB SPL (1W @ 1m, passive mode)
Maximum SPL in bi-amp mode: 125 dB continuous average (131 dB peak) LF / 129 dB continuous average (135 dB peak) HF
Progressive Transition waveguide with 120° x 60° coverage; rotatable for vertical or horizontal orientation
Bi-amp/passive switchable crossover at 1.3 kHz
Power rating (AES): 500 W LF / 40 W HF (passive transducer mode)
Trapezoid enclosure with fifteen M10 threaded attachment points
Multiply birch cabinet with DuraFlex finish and heavy internal bracing
14-gauge steel grille with acoustically transparent foam lining

The AM5215/26 combines professional-grade transducers with flexible deployment options, delivering predictable performance and high output night after night in installed sound, touring, and rental applications.